How many red stripes are on the flag?

How many red stripes are on the flag?

• A. 6 red stripes
• B. 5 red stripes
• C. 7 red stripes
• D. 8 red stripes

Answer: (C)

This item tests your ability to count alternating color bands by following the sequence from the top edge. The flag has thirteen stripes with red starting at the top, so the pattern goes red, white, red, white, red, white, red, white, red, white, red, white, red. Counting the red stripes in that sequence gives seven. That’s why seven red stripes is the correct count.

This item tests your ability to count alternating color bands by following the sequence from the top edge. The flag has thirteen stripes with red starting at the top, so the pattern goes red, white, red, white, red, white, red, white, red, white, red, white, red. Counting the red stripes in that sequence gives seven. That’s why seven red stripes is the correct count.